Muon Radiography Method for Non-Invasive Probing an Archaeological Site in the Naryn-Kala Citadel

Abiev, Askerkhan K.; Bagulya, A.; Chernyavskiy, M.; Dashkina, Aigerim; Dimitrienko, Alexey; Gadjiev, A. A.; Gadjiev, Murtаzali S.; Галкин, В. И.; Gippius, A. A.; Гончарова, Л. А.; Grachev, V. M.; Konovalova, N. S.; Managadze, A. K.; Okateva, N.; Polukhina, N.; Роганова, Т. М.; Shchedrina, T.; Старков, Н. И.; Теймуров, А. А.; Tioukov, V.; Vasina, S.; Zarubin, P. I.

doi:10.3390/app9102040

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“…Muon tomography, or muography, is a technique that uses cosmic ray muons to produce images of large objects. It has been used for various applications such as underground applications [1,2] and civil engineering [3], industrial applications [4], geoscience [5] and archaeology [6], nuclear waste characterization [7], nondestructive testing [8], noninvasive imaging of the interior of large structures, homeland security applications [9], and safeguards [10], for imaging shipping containers or cargo for contraband [11,12]. When primary cosmic rays, predominantly protons and other atomic nuclei, collide with atoms in the Earth's atmosphere, they produce a shower of secondary particles, including muons.…”

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Simulation of a Cosmic Ray Tomography Scanner for Trucks and Shipping Containers

Sh. Georgadze,

Giammanco,

A. Kudryavtsev

et al. 2024

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The SilentBorder project aims to develop and construct a new high-technology scanner for the identification of hazardous and illegal goods hidden in trucks and sea containers. The scanner will enable scanning of shipping containers or cargo and is based on muon tomography, a technology that uses natural cosmic ray muons and therefore is inherently safe for people. We report on the development of a simulation and reconstruction framework aimed at optimizing the geometry of the detector and exploring feasibility of CRT in real smuggling scenarios using simulated data. The framework includes GEANT4 modeling of light transport in a scintillating fiber tracker to optimize the geometry and materials used to produce fiber mats. A systematic comparison was made of particle generators such as CRY, MUSIBO, and EcoMug interfaced with the GEANT4 toolkit to find the most effective one for modeling real smuggling scenarios. The Point-of-Closest-Approach reconstruction algorithm was used to create 3D images of sea containers or trucks. An analysis of the sensitivity of CRT was performed using simulated synthetic data generated for different smuggling scenarios of contraband of low-Z organic materials and high-Z inorganic materials. Results of our research indicate that by using muon tomography, it would be possible to improve the performance and sensitivity of sea container and cargo screening systems to overcome limitations of traditional screening methods, such as X-ray scanners, when it comes to detecting illicit materials that may be well concealed. CRT can provide a complementary imaging technique that could enhance the detection capabilities of existing systems.

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Simulation of a Cosmic Ray Tomography Scanner for Trucks and Shipping Containers

Sh. Georgadze,

Giammanco,

A. Kudryavtsev

et al. 2024

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“…In the architectural complex of the Naryn-Kala Citadel (Derbent, Dagestan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an underground cross-dome structure was surveyed. The data obtained allowed to determine the thickness of its walls [36].…”

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